People with fewer teeth found to die sooner
2010-04-15
The fewer teeth a person has, the sooner they are likely to die, researchers at the University Hospital of Uppsala report. The researchers followed 7,674
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Women, journal readers practice less-invasive dentistry
2010-04-15
Dentists who read peer-reviewed journals practice less-invasive dentistry than their peers, according to a study presented at the recent American Association for Dental Research (AADR)
Nighttime at-home bleaching more effective than daytime
2010-04-15
A daytime at-home bleaching system consisting of 28% carbamide peroxide (CP) gel exhibited significant bleaching effects in a new study, but overnight bleaching with a
Luster whitening system offers quick, lasting results
2010-04-14
Denovations’ Luster 1 Hour White at-home light whitening system can whiten teeth in one hour without a rebound, according to the company, citing an unnamed
Kettenbach to debut Identium at CDA meeting
2010-04-14
Kettenbach will unveil Identium, an impression material that combines the features of both A-silicone and polyether materials, at next month’s meeting of the California Dental
Dalhousie Cleft Lip and Palate Outreach Initiatives Extend Internationally
2010-04-14
Body Dr. David Precious says volunteering internationally gives him “a direction that has meaning.” Since 1995, the dean emeritus of dentistry at Dalhousie University has
Pa. expands duties for dental assistants
2010-04-14
The Pennsylvania Legislature on April 14 passed a bill expanding the duties of dental assistants to include coronal polishing, applying fluoride treatments including varnish, and
The Student Research Experience at Dalhousie
2010-04-14
Body Melanie McLeod (above right) with her poster on the proper use of composite curing lights at the faculty’s annual Table Clinic. Ms. McLeod’s study
Ill. crafts new dental sedation rules
2010-04-14
A new rule developed in Illinois after two Chicago area patients died following sedation for dental treatment will require dentists and their staff to undergo
Study: Less bone loss with Laser-Lok implants
2010-04-13
Dentists who use Laser-Lok dental implants from BioHorizons to replace missing teeth can give patients years of normal dental function and appearance, according to a
Can too much hydrogen peroxide harm tooth enamel?
2010-04-13
A pearly white smile is always in high demand. But can using too much hydrogen peroxide for whitening permanently damage tooth enamel in the process?
Teeth-whitening firm faces bankruptcy
2010-04-12
Creditors of BSML, a company that offers teeth-whitening services through its BriteSmile spas, have filed an involuntary bankruptcy petition against the company under Chapter 7